Information & Guide to Childhood ASD:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A resource for parents, educators & children
About Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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ASD refers to a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behaviour and difficulties with social communication and interaction.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder occurs in every racial and ethnic group across all socioeconomic levels and has a wide range of symptoms, skills and levels of functioning.
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ASD is a prevalent diverse need in Canada among children and adults.
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ASD can range from difficulties in social impairment and communication along with behavioural struggles..
Imagine having difficulty solving problems or struggling to stay organized...
Imagine being easily distracted to sights, sounds, smell and touch, like the moment a person walks
past the door, you have to start your entire math equation all over again.
Imagine having trouble recognizing or understanding others thoughts and feelings...
This affects how children with autism make sense of the world around them and they face these struggles on a
daily basis.